used before a singular noun to mean one of a group, when it is not a particular one
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
(sentence connectors) because of the reason given
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
afterprepositionUS /ˈæftər/
later than; following
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
touching and pressing; in opposition to
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
amountingverbUS /əˈmaʊntɪŋ/
-ing form of “amount” — be tantamount or equivalent to
From this reading Henry Wharton had resumed his disguise with a reluctance amounting to disgust, but in obedience to the commands of his parent.
the form of “a” used before a word that begins with a vowel sound
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
apologizedverbUS /əˈpɑːlədʒaɪzd/
past form of “apologize” — acknowledge faults or shortcomings or failing
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
give a certain impression or have a certain outward aspect
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
surrounding, or on every side of, something
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
at the same time that; because; in the way that
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
assembledverbUS /əˈsembəld/
past form of “assemble” — create by putting components or members together
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
used with a past participle to form the passive, or with -ing for continuous tenses
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
a living organism characterized by voluntary movement
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
belowprepositionUS /bɪˈloʊ/
at or to a lower level than something
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
eat an early morning meal
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
a structure that has a roof and walls and stands more or less permanently in one place
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
used to introduce something that contrasts with what came before
From this reading Henry Wharton had resumed his disguise with a reluctance amounting to disgust, but in obedience to the commands of his parent.
commandsnounUS /kəˈmændz/
plural of “command” — an authoritative direction or instruction to do something
From this reading Henry Wharton had resumed his disguise with a reluctance amounting to disgust, but in obedience to the commands of his parent.
the time during which someone's life continues
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
disguisenounUS /dɪsˈɡaɪz/
A means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity.
From this reading Henry Wharton had resumed his disguise with a reluctance amounting to disgust, but in obedience to the commands of his parent.
disgustverbUS /dɪsˈɡʌst/
fill with distaste
From this reading Henry Wharton had resumed his disguise with a reluctance amounting to disgust, but in obedience to the commands of his parent.
having the power of driving or impelling
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
earlyadjectiveUS /ˈɜːrli/
at or near the beginning of a period of time or course of events or before the usual or expected time
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
easterlyadjectiveUS /ˈiːstərli/
lying in or toward the east
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
one or the other of two
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
existedverbUS /ɪɡˈzɪstəd/
past form of “exist” — have an existence, be extant
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
exposingverbUS /ɪkˈspoʊzɪŋ/
-ing form of “expose” — expose or make accessible to some action or influence
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
about to be mentioned or specified
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
intended to be given to, or used by, somebody
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
forbadeverbUS /fərˈbeɪd/
inflected form of “forbid” — command against
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
that which is pleasing or valuable or useful
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
hadauxiliary verbUS /hæd/
the past form of “have”, used to form the past perfect
From this reading Henry Wharton had resumed his disguise with a reluctance amounting to disgust, but in obedience to the commands of his parent.
HarpernounUS /ˈhɑːrpər/
someone who plays the harp
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned, as the subject
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
a unit of inductance in which an induced electromotive force of one volt is produced when the current is varied at the rate of one ampere per second
From this reading Henry Wharton had resumed his disguise with a reluctance amounting to disgust, but in obedience to the commands of his parent.
highlandsnounUS /ˈhaɪləndz/
a mountainous region of northern Scotland famous for its rugged beauty; known for the style of dress (the kilt and tartan) and the clan system (now in disuse)
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
belonging to a man, boy, or male animal already mentioned
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
horizontaladjectiveUS /ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntəl/
parallel to or in the plane of the horizon or a base line
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
HudsonnounUS /ˈhʌdsən/
a New York river; flows southward into New York Bay; explored by Henry Hudson early in the 17th century
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
the content of cognition; the main thing you are thinking about
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
on condition that; in the event that
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
inside something, or within a place, period, or state
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
inmatesnounUS /ˈɪnmeɪts/
plural of “inmate” — one of several resident of a dwelling (especially someone confined to a prison or hospital)
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
past form of “introduce” — cause to come to know personally
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
a thing, animal, or idea already mentioned
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
immediately past
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
lastsnounUS /læsts/
plural of “last” — the temporal end; the concluding time
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
used to form the comparative of some adjectives and adverbs
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
plural of “line” — a formation of people or things one beside another
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
LocustsnounUS /ˈloʊkəsts/
plural of “locust” — migratory grasshoppers of warm regions having short antennae
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
for more time
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
an adult person who is male (as opposed to a woman)
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
the time period between dawn and noon
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
a form of address for a man
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
(of actions or states) slightly short of or not quite accomplished; all but
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
the condition of being essential or indispensable
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
obediencenounUS /oʊˈbiːdiəns/
the act of obeying; dutiful or submissive behavior with respect to another person
From this reading Henry Wharton had resumed his disguise with a reluctance amounting to disgust, but in obedience to the commands of his parent.
belonging to, or connected with, somebody or something
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
touching and supported by a surface
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
used to join alternatives or possibilities
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
parentnounUS /ˈperənt/
a father or mother; one who begets or one who gives birth to or nurtures and raises a child; a relative who plays the role of guardian
From this reading Henry Wharton had resumed his disguise with a reluctance amounting to disgust, but in obedience to the commands of his parent.
PEDDLERnounUS /ˈpedlər/
someone who travels about selling his wares (as on the streets or at carnivals)
From this reading THE PEDDLER.
water falling in drops from vapor condensed in the atmosphere
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
reluctancenounUS /rɪˈlʌktəns/
(physics) opposition to magnetic flux (analogous to electric resistance)
From this reading Henry Wharton had resumed his disguise with a reluctance amounting to disgust, but in obedience to the commands of his parent.
past form of “resume” — take up or begin anew
From this reading Henry Wharton had resumed his disguise with a reluctance amounting to disgust, but in obedience to the commands of his parent.
inflected form of “see” — perceive by sight or have the power to perceive by sight
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
not often
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
the territory occupied by one of the constituent administrative districts of a nation
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
behave violently, as if in state of a great anger
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
deliver a sharp blow, as with the hand, fist, or weapon
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
the act of someone who picks up or takes something
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
tempestnounUS /ˈtempəst/
a violent commotion or disturbance
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
used to introduce the second part of a comparison
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
used to introduce what somebody said, thought, or felt
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
used before a noun that is already known, already mentioned, or the only one of its kind
From this reading THE PEDDLER.
belonging to the people or things already mentioned
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
an instance or single occasion for some event
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
used before the base form of a verb to make the infinitive
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
trespassingadjectiveUS /ˈtrespæsɪŋ/
gradually intrusive without right or permission
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
the cardinal number that is the sum of one and one or a numeral representing this number
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
a way of regarding situations or topics etc.
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
wasauxiliary verbUS /wɑːz/
the past form of “be” used with I, he, she, it, or a singular noun
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
the atmospheric conditions that comprise the state of the atmosphere in terms of temperature and wind and clouds and precipitation
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
WhartonnounUS /ˈwɔːrtən/
United States novelist (1862-1937)
From this reading Harper was the last to appear; after taking a view of the state of the weather, he apologized to Mr. Wharton for the necessity that existed for his trespassing on his goodness for a longer time.
air moving (sometimes with considerable force) from an area of high pressure to an area of low pressure
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
(trademark) an operating system with a graphical user interface
From this reading Accordingly, the inmates of the Locusts assembled on the following morning around their early breakfast, as the driving rain, seen to strike in nearly horizontal lines against the windows of the building, forbade the idea of exposing either man or beast to the tempest.
in the company of; together with
From this reading A storm below the highlands of the Hudson, if it be introduced with an easterly wind, seldom lasts less than two days.
